Sports teams in Pennsylvania will have to foot the bill for new stadiums from now on, according to Governor Josh Shapiro. The Associated Press reports he made the announcement that the state won’t provide any funding for new venues while at NASCAR’s event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday.
“I’m very worried about the overall budget. I’m very worried about the overall economic situation given the federal cuts. You want to balance investing in tourism, investing in sports, investing in great arenas and facilities, with making sure that you’re also investing those dollars in things that Pennsylvanians need most.”
Still, Shapiro sounded conciliatory about helping sports teams in general, since they do generate revenue. “I will tell you that we want to make sure the Steelers, we want to make sure the Eagles, and all of our pro teams have outstanding places to play. That are welcoming for fans. That generate revenue. We’re going to continue to dialog with them about what they need and what’s possible.”
Of course, Shapiro will only be governor for at most one more term, so future governors could reverse the decision.
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